Insight

Survey: GDS remains the main driver

Thursday, 5th March 2009: The results of its 2008 Global Distribution System (GDS) study found that while GDS usage has declined in the past nine years, the vast majority of agencies still use a GDS system.

For some key segments, such as air, the GDS remains the primary booking medium, despite distribution changes. The report is the only one of its kind that specifically examines GDS usage, contracts and distribution trends from the agencies´ point of view and takes a close look at the reasons agencies use GDSs.